WARNING
November 14, 2024
An aeration system creating open water and thin ice will begin operating December of 2024 through April of 2025 on Lake Lida; (Permit #AERP1278, Darin Pfingsten) located at 43593 Inlet Beach Rd, Pelican Rapids, Mn 56572. Weather conditions may cause thin ice and open water to fluctuate greatly. Stay clear of the marked area.
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